Liability for Accidents in Snow and Ice in Kentucky

No one likes to drive in snow and ice, especially folks living in the South. Per the Federal Highway Administration’s Road Weather Management Program, 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occur in snowy, slushy, or icy weather. Over 1,300 people are killed in these accidents and more than 116,800 people are injured annually. Even though we […]

Should I Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident?

If you or a loved one has had the misfortune of being in an auto accident, you may wonder what you should do in terms of receiving medical treatment and how soon you should seek it. Some injuries make themselves apparent immediately and require immediate attention (think broken bone or large gash); other injuries, however, […]

Can I Be Compensated for Lost Wages After an Accident?

Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, enacted in 1975, designates Kentucky as one of the few “no-fault” states in the United States. This means that while your individual rights to sue or be sued are limited, your car insurance will pay your injury claims after an accident up until a certain monetary amount. In other words, […]

How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Wreck to an Insurance Company?

Summary: Kentucky places a time limit on reporting a car accident to the police. Make sure you handle the timing after your accident correctly or you could risk legal problems in the future. After a car wreck, Kentucky state law requires you to file a report if there is property damage over $500 or someone […]

What is The Kentucky Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?

While the Kentucky personal injury statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Kentucky is one year from the date of the injury, there are many exceptions to this rule. Understanding just how the statute of limitations works is essential to seeking compensation for your Kentucky personal injury. Breaking Down the Statute of Limitations […]

What Types of Injuries Fall Under the “Personal Injury” Category?

Summary: Personal injury cases happen when someone is injured as a result of someone else’s carelessness or mistake. This includes, for example, car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, defamation, and more and can result in life-altering injuries like spinal cord injuries, head and brain trauma, workplace accidents, broken bones, and others. Ninety-two […]

Do I Have to Give a Statement to the Insurance Company After an Accident?

What To Say To Insurance After An Accident? After an accident, it’s common for the opposing driver’s insurance company to ask for a statement. You may wonder what to say to insurance after an accident and if you are required to provide a statement. The answer is that you are generally under no legal obligation […]

How Are Medical Bills Paid After a Car Accident?

Summary: According to Kentucky law, there are several avenues to get your medical bills paid when someone else is at fault while you wait to file a recovery claim. Personal injury protection, health insurance, medical care coverage and workers’ compensation are all available options to help pay your bills, even with pre-existing conditions, when you […]